Images + Video

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Art Program

2/5

Shake a Leg Internship

3/5

Music Therapy Program

4/5

Community Based Education

5/5

Sports and Fitness Program

Programs

The WOW Center - Adult Day Training and Supported Employment

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The goal of The WOW Center is to provide quality programs and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in order for them to lead meaningful and productive lives, explore their potential, develop a sense of community and pursue independence and jobs if able. To accomplish this goal, The WOW Center focuses on improving the individuals' adaptive skills that are required to live independently, as well as work and play in the community. They include communications, self-care, home living, social skills, health and safety, self-direction, functional academics, employment and leisure.
The purpose of all The WOW Center services is to offer support, guidance and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities regarding their personal choices, abilities, growth and, ultimately, independence. To attain these goals, the agency offers the several work and education programs

BOARD

Frank Medina

Chair

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

Alfredo Reynoso

Vice-Chair

Hancock Askew & Co., LLP

Carlos Huerta

Treasurer

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Kristin Mestre

Secretary

Enrique R. (Henry) Martinez

Past Board Chair

Discovery Latin America

STAFF

Natalia Laver-Wong, M.S.

CEO/Executive Director

Anay Abraham, Ed. D

Director of WOW Relationships and Development

Lourdes Matamoros

Director of Social Services

Financials

This organization's financial statements were independently submitted and have not been verified by The Miami Foundation.

BUDGET

990 FORM

IRS LETTER OF DETERMINATION

CERTIFICATE OF SOLICITATION

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